Brain food is just as important as real food!
When focusing on health, it’s important to nurture your mind and soul, as well as your body. Doing this will allow you to connect with yourself on a deeper level, which in turn, will allow you to move forward and progress towards your goals and dreams at a faster and more effective rate. Spend time creating your own reality with intention. Read books, watch documentaries, listen to podcasts, surf your favorite blogs, talk to friends and family – lap up ALL the information you can, about ANYTHING you want, as long as it’s helping you progress.
Mindset is everything people, AND the brain is a muscle, so work it!
Reading List
These are books I have finished along my journey and recommend. They range through genres, from spirituality and self-help, all the way to business. I’ll keep them grouped together by genre, so it’s easier to browse through – Happy Reading!
“Moody Bitches” by Julie Holland
Genre: Women’s Health / Self-Help
Topics Covered: The science, and hormones, behind our moods; Our monthly cycle, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause; Love, sex, and everything in between; Medications/prescriptions and the effects on our bodies and internal systems; Diet and it’s effect on our mood; Our hormones explained
“Stumbling on Happiness” by Daniel Gilbert
Genre: Psychology
Topics Covered: How humans go about achieving happiness; Our imagination and how we perceive the future; Our memories and the filling in trick – how we store & retrieve them; Our perception of joy & happiness, and what we can do to truly bring it into our lives
“Shift” by Jeffrey W. Hull, PHD
Genre: Psychology / Health / Self-Help
Topics Covered: Six stages of life shifts; Six tools for releasing fear; Our natural & conditioned mindset(s) around change; Diagnostic questionnaires to help you figure out where you are in your current life shift; Case studies to demonstrate the psychological points
“Moon Magic” by Diane Ahlquist
Genre: Self-Help / Spirituality
Topics covered: Moon phases; Ancient beliefs about the moon; Energy basics and how to harness the moon’s energy; Meditation, intention setting, and manifestation; Unique Lunar Events; Advanced Moon Magic; Lunar recipes
“You Are a Badass” by Jen Sincero
Genre: Self-Help / Personal Growth
Topics covered: How you became YOU; Your ego, your subconscious, and self-perception; How to make positive changes to becoming your best you; Meditation, gratitude, fear, money and more; How to get over your BS
“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz
Genre: Personal Growth / Self-Help
Topics (“agreements”): Be impeccable with your word; Don’t take anything personally; Don’t make assumptions; Always do your best
“Go Pro” by Eric Worre
Genre: Business
Topics Covered: About network marketing, and what it is; The difference between posers, amateurs, and professionals; 7 fundamental skills to building a successful network marketing business
“Elephant Company” by Vicki Constantine Croke
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
“Shamans Through Time” edited by Jeremy Narby & Francis Huxley
Currently Reading:
“Creating Health” by Deepak Chopra
“Drive” by Daniel H. Pink (Audiobook)
Documentaries
The common theme with these is education, with a big focus on food production/health and personal development. So grab a bag of popcorn (or your movie snack of choice) and a pen & paper. Happy watching!
Cowspiracy & What the Health
Both of these are by Kip Anderson, and focus on the effects of meat consumption. These are both pro-vegan films; Cowspiracy focuses on animal agriculture, and it’s detrimental effects on the environment & What The Health discusses the direct health effects of consuming an animal based diet, with a big focus on red and processed meat. I recommend both these films, but be warned, they are not for the faint-hearted. There is a lot of heavy information, but it is very eye opening. These two films helped solidify my decision to stop eating and completely cut out red and processed meat (which you can read about here).
Blackfish
This is an incredibly emotional documentary and I HIGHLY recommend it. As you may or may not know, there has been a lot of controversy in recent years surrounding Sea World and the morality of keeping whales for show. This documentary covers the early years of sea world, the story of their main whale Tilikum, and the deaths of three trainers. It is told by former Sea World trainers, and it does not hold back, showing painful scenes. If you are unaware of the controversies at Sea World, if you have ever been or plan to go in the future, if you’re an animal activist, or simply a good-hearted person looking to learn more, you should take an hour and twenty minutes out of your day to watch this. Just make sure you have a box of tissues next to you.
Okja
“For 10 idyllic years, young Mija has been caretaker and constant companion to Okja – a massive animal and an even bigger friend – at her home in the mountains of South Korea. But that changes when family-owned, multinational conglomerate Mirando Corporation takes Okja for themselves and transports her to New York, where an image-obsessed and self-promoting CEO has big plans for Mija’s dearest friend. With no particular plan but single-minded in intent, Mija sets out on a rescue mission.” (Source: Google).
Get ready to cry your face off at this beautiful, intensely moving film. That’s all I have to say.
Podcasts
A recent venture of mine, and I have fallen in love. Great to listen to while driving, stretching, walking or cooking. I usually have one playing on the way to work in the mornings! Happy Listening!
Self-Help & Personal Development:
- Pursuit of Bliss Podcast
- The Kimberly Wenya Podcast
- Here to Thrive
- The Energy Healing Podcast with Tara Williams
Health:
- The mindbodygreen Podcast
- The Ultimate Health Podcast
Business:
- The Babes Talking Business Vlogcast
- MLM Nation
- GoPro with Eric Worre
